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February 3rd, 2014 – Asheville, NC – This year’s Winter Outdoor Retailer proved particularly rewarding for Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO), creators of hammocks and relaxation products for outdoor enthusiasts.  The brand hosted a friendly competition between America’s two most prestigious hiking trails and their conservation groups, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), and the Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA), in an effort to raise funds for trail preservation and management.  The event, dubbed “East vs. West: A Tale of Sister Trails,” marked the first time that ENO, the ATC, and the PCTA had collaborated on a fundraising event. In honor of the event, ENO sold their special edition ATC DoubleNest Hammock and newly released PCTA DoubleNest Hammock with a set of Atlas Straps for a show special of $50.  ATC and PCTA representatives provided booth visitors with information about trail preservation, and booth displays featured important facts and statistics about the two trails.  One hundred percent of the sale proceeds were donated to the ATC and PCTA.  In total, ENO sold 106 hammocks, raising $5,300. “We are so pleased with the outcome of this event,” said Lane Nakaji, ENO’s General Manager.  “It was such an honor to have the opportunity to...

As many of you ENOpians know, we rolled out the HouseFly earlier this year–adding it to the rain fly family. In addition to added privacy, the HouseFly’s silicone impregnated nylon sides keep you warm, dry and comfortable.

Even though the days are getting longer, the nights are dark and lacking fun LEDs. Light up your evening with our re-designed Twilights! What’s new about this generation of Twilight Camp Lights?

Collaborating on a rare joint-fundraiser, ENO will donate 200 ATC and PCTA special-edition trail hammocks at this year’s Winter Outdoor Retailer January 10, 2013 – Asheville, NC – If you’re heading to this year’s Winter Outdoor Retailer, be sure to stop by the Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO) booth for a fun hammock sale with a competitive twist!  The brand is hosting a friendly competition between America’s two most famed thru-hiking trails and their conservation groups, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) and the Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA), with all proceeds donated to the organizations. Dubbed “East vs. West: A Tale of Sister Trails,” the event will raise funds for both trail associations while spreading awareness about the importance of trail preservation.  ENO will be selling their special edition ATC hammock and newly released PCTA hammock with a set of ENO Atlas Straps at a special price of $50. This will be the first time that ENO, the ATC and PCTA have collaborated on a fundraising event. While the organizations hope that the competitive aspect of the fundraiser will result in increased funding for trail preservation, the main focus of the event is to spread awareness and gain support for both...

Asheville, N.C., December 14, 2013 – Don’t worry, there’s plenty of room for two in the new SweetWater DoubleNest Hammock from Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO), the first hammock from the ranks of ENO produced with a brewing company. Designed with both company’s beliefs in mind, the cobranded creation is the ultimate nest for unwinding and enjoying a cold one.

Hardcore environmentalists and Greenpeace activists were once the only campground guests to talk about “going green”, “carbon footprints” and being “off the grid”. Today, those terms are common for anyone who feels global warming is upon us, as well as those who want to reduce costs at the fuel pump.

Touch A Life Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Dallas, Texas that works to rehabilitate and support children who are vulnerable to trafficking, child labor and slavery in Southeast Asia and West Africa. With programs in Vietnam, Cambodia and Ghana, Touch A Life rescues, houses and educates exploited children. Touch A Life Co-Founders, Pam and Randy Cope created this inspiring foundation in 1999 after traveling to Southeast Asia to visit friends who run an orphanage in Vietnam. Here, the Copes saw poverty they never imagined. Their hearts went out especially to the street children (known as doi moi – “dust of the earth”) who were forced to live and beg on the streets, enduring hunger, abuse and the constant danger of being picked up by child traffickers and forced into a life of slavery. What started as a small apartment in Saigon, where they housed 15 rescued street children, grew and expanded to become a non-profit that provides vulnerable children across the globe with three meals a day, clothing, education, a loving family, resources to improve their futures and, above all, hope.   Touch A Life currently runs an empowerment program in Vietnam that offers assistance with school tuition, food...

Ultralight backpacking is a branch of backpacking that has grown tremendously over the past 5 years, especially with the advent of new, lighter and stronger materials.

Stick to the 3-layer rule.  When it comes to dressing for the cold, it’s important to stay both warm and dry. The best way to do this is to wear 3 layers of clothing – a base layer, a middle layer and an outer layer.